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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Expecting Adam
A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic
Book • 2000
Expecting Adam is a poignant and humorous memoir that chronicles Martha Beck's extraordinary nine months of pregnancy.
When Martha and her husband, John, learned that their unborn son, Adam, would be born with Down syndrome, they faced significant opposition from their Harvard community.
Despite the challenges and judgments, Martha and John decided to keep the baby, leading to a profound transformation in their lives.
The book details Martha's physical struggles, her spiritual experiences, and the magical connections she felt with her unborn child.
It is a story of rebirth, love, and the redefinition of values in the face of unexpected life events.
When Martha and her husband, John, learned that their unborn son, Adam, would be born with Down syndrome, they faced significant opposition from their Harvard community.
Despite the challenges and judgments, Martha and John decided to keep the baby, leading to a profound transformation in their lives.
The book details Martha's physical struggles, her spiritual experiences, and the magical connections she felt with her unborn child.
It is a story of rebirth, love, and the redefinition of values in the face of unexpected life events.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Glennon Doyle as a book that helped her find joy and peace during a challenging time in her pregnancy.
Glennon Doyle as a book that helped her find joy and peace during a challenging time in her pregnancy.
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Martha Beck: Move Toward Joy Today!
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Martha Beck about her fear of mammograms which was based on medical tests done while pregnant.
Martha Beck about her fear of mammograms which was based on medical tests done while pregnant.
Overcoming Anxiety with Martha Beck
Mentioned by Sacha Mardou as an author whose work resonated with her and influenced her views on self-discovery.
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